Compressor control for determining maximum pressure, minimum pressure, engine speed, and compressor loading
US8342150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02D41/0205
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A load control system, in certain aspects, may be configured to decrease the amount of noise pollution of a prime mover (e.g., engine) of a service pack in that it may not require the prime mover to operate at higher discrete operating speeds to deliver small amounts of air from the air compressor. The load control system may also only increase the speed of the prime mover to a minimum discrete speed required, keeping noise at a minimum. The load control system may also maximize fuel efficiency by not operating the prime mover at the highest discrete speed at all times. More specifically, the lower operating speeds may lead to less fuel consumption.
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